Fort Mountain State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- 87 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- gastateparks.org(706) 422-1932
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fort Mountain State Park is a 7,220-acre park in Murray County, about 15 miles east of Dalton.
Visitors come for golf, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and biking. The official site lists about 27 miles of trails. Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 87 campsites across 5 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets welcome if leashed (6 ft max) and attended; not allowed in buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas, beaches, or some trails at Panola Mountain and Tallulah Gorge.
Statewide rule from Georgia's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
State parks: per-vehicle daily ParkPass parking fee ($10); overnight guests pay once per stay. State historic sites: per-person admission set per site (shown in each site's sidebar).
Statewide fee rule from Georgia's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Georgia park passes
- Annual ParkPass — $70 Details
- Daily ParkPass — $10 Details
- Historic Site Annual Pass — $50 family (admits up to 4); $30 adult; $25 student Details
From the Georgia state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (gastateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-864-7275
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites | 70 | — | |
| Walk-In Campsites | 4 | — | |
| Platform Campsites | 6 | — | |
| Pioneer Campsites Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits. | 3 | — | |
| Backcountry Campsites | 4 | — |
Camping details from the park
70 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites
4 Walk-In Campsites
6 Platform Campsites
3 Pioneer Campsites (Before making reservations, call park for capacity limits.)
4 Backcountry Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cottages: 15 units
15 Cottages
Things to do
HikingBikingFishingGeocachingGolfCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingBoatingCamping
Trails
Biking — 27 miles of trails
Hiking — 25+ miles of trails
Swimming
Swimming
Boating and paddling
Paddling
Jon Boat, Kayak, Canoe, Paddleboard, Aquacycle & Pedal Boat Rental — seasonal
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Cabins: #1, #5
- Campsites: #25, #51
- Campground Comfort Station: #3
- Day Use Restrooms: Beach and Old Fort
- Picnic Shelters: #1
- Group Shelters: Group Pavillion
- Other: Visitor Center/Trading Post
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 181 Fort Mountain Park Road
Chatsworth, GA 30705 - Nearest town
- Dalton — about 15 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 34.7613, -84.7027
- Phone
- (706) 422-1932
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites Map page (categorised site lists)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Fort mountain, Georgia wall 2016.JPG — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Thomson200
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology